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Roof Survey in Hunsdonbury
Roof surveys around Hunsdonbury, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Hunsdonbury
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hunsdonbury (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Hunsdonbury
Is Hunsdonbury within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Roydon station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about past leaks
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What affects the price in Hunsdonbury
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Hunsdonbury
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Take a building like Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hunsdonbury
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Roof surveys in Hunsdonbury: local notes
Much Hadham Palace, about 4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hunsdonbury. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Francis Chapel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hunsdonbury is about 3 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Hunsdonbury, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in SG12 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Acorn Street, Great Oak Court and Nine Ashes, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Hunsdonbury, we cover Hunsdon (1 mile north), Widford (1 mile north), Nether Street (2 miles north), Wareside (2 miles north-west) and Babbs Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (4 miles south-west), Cheshunt (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (12 miles west).
What’s near Hunsdonbury
In Hunsdonbury, that means homes and buildings near The Fox & Hounds pub and Roydon Primary School. Hunsdonbury’s nearest station is Roydon station, about 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Princess Alexandra Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Hunsdonbury needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.